A Level Physics
Leigh Stationers' Academy - Greenwich
02088507678
145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PT
Course summary

Course content Year 1 Experimental methods and numerical methods for interpreting data, Waves, Mechanics, Electrical circuits, particle physics. Year 2 Electric fields, Capacitors, Electromagnetism, Gravitational fields, Circular Motion, Gas laws. Optional Modules (to be decided by students): Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics , Turning points in Physics. Course description Physics involves looking at the rules of the natural world and attempting to describe and explain them, especially mathematically. It is a subject in its own right and is a cornerstone for most forms of engineering and other relevant disciplines. You will be learning about a wide array of natural phenomena, including energy, forces, gravity, waves, resonance and electronics. You will learn and apply definitions, diagrams and formulas. You will also learn algebraic, statistical and practical skills. Students studying physics will be required to: ▪ Use scientific knowledge to describe and explain natural phenomena ▪ Apply mathematics to real-world situations ▪ Undertake laboratory work: setting up experiments, using lab equipment and other tools including ICT ▪ Analyse experiments mathematically and logically, including differences between theory and actual results

Entry requirements

IMPORTANT NOTE - This can only be taken if you are also studying A Level Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Topics 1-5 (Mechanics, Particles, and Radiation) – 2 hours, 34% Paper 2: Topics 6-8 (Fields, Nuclear Physics, and Thermal Physics) – 2 hours, 34% Paper 3: Practical Skills and Optional Topics – 2 hours, 32%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
Address145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PT